Category: January 2022

Republicans Welcome the Holidays

Camille Grabb On Dec. 2, the Republican Club gathered around the Christmas and Hanukkah décor set up in the Tuscany Falls Ballroom to begin the season’s holiday festivities. Following the installation of the club’s 2022 officers, President Harrison introduced some of the 2022 candidates in attendance for Goodyear, Maricopa County, and the state of Arizona,…

Oh Heck, It’s Barbie

Ted Blaine On Friday, Dec. 10, water volleyballer Barbie Heck’s three daughters flew in to celebrate the 31st anniversary of her 29th birthday. Barbie challenged the girls to water volleyball and the word from back east was “Bring it on.” The girls played with our group and there were 26 players in the Tuscany indoor…

PCSSA Remembers Those Who Played the Game

Fred Dresser As we begin 2022, we look back at the year that was. The PebbleCreek Senior Softball Association (PCSSA) is a family that cares about their players, as well as their families. During the past year, the PCSSA family lost not only players, but players’ loved ones as well. To remember those players who played…

Happy Birthday to you!

Turning 80… Nevin Nelson My two sons and their wives, my two grandchildren, and my two brothers and their wives came from as far away as Hawaii to celebrate my 80th birthday in November. We started the celebration at the Boardroom at Toscano’s with a delicious dinner and many toasts. The big party was held…

Just Married

Peggy Hayner and John Arpan, seasonal residents of Tuscany Falls, were married Nov. 13 at the Little Vegas Chapel in Las Vegas, Nev. The minister and soloist was Elvis! He crooned “Can’t Help Falling in Love,” “Love Me Tender,” and, of course, “Viva Las Vegas.” The wedding was a total surprise to family and friends,…

Hookers Hold Fiber Arts Workshop

Vicki Ray PebbleCreek’s hooking club held a three-day workshop for members in November with Anaheim, Calif.-based instructor Gene Shepherd. Gene, a retired pastor, is a renowned teacher who has traveled the world preaching and teaching hooking to students of all ages and nationalities. He made 10 trips to Russia, for example, introducing more than 75…